A catastrophic humanitarian emergency is unfolding across West and Central Africa, where a combination of escalating violence and severe budget reductions is threatening millions. The World Food Programme (WFP) has issued a…
Author: Martin Ngu
Journalist
The hidden cost of small gifts in Mali’s struggle with corruption
Terms like “Bonya” (respect), “woro songo” (the price of cola), and “buru songo” (the price of bread) are common in local languages across Mali. They serve as euphemisms for the illicit “small…
Mali faces persistent challenges in the 2024 corruption perception index
The 2024 Corruption Perception Index (CPI) from Transparency International, released on February 12, 2025, places Mali in 136th position out of 180 nations. With a stagnant score of 28 out of 100,…
Diphtheria surge in Mali amid ongoing humanitarian crisis
diphtheria surge in Mali amid ongoing humanitarian crisis Since mid-September, Mali has faced a rapid surge in diphtheria, a vaccine-preventable disease, fueled by a weakened healthcare system, chronic shortages, and increasingly restricted…
Healthcare cost reduction in Burkina Faso transforms patient access
For countless Burkinabè, seeking medical care was once a daunting financial challenge. The divide between illness and treatment stretched far wider than geography—it was measured in overwhelming costs. Since March 13, 2024,…
Unified force AES goals and strategies explained
what is the unified force AES and why does it matter? The unified force AES (FU-AES) represents a historic milestone in military cooperation between Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. Established to address…
Sahel: launch of a joint military force by Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger
Sahel alliance: Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger unveil joint military force amid jihadist threats The Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger—united under the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—are governed by military juntas that…
Morocco can 2025: fans demand nothing less than victory in home tournament
Morocco ready to shine at CAN 2025: a fan’s perspective As the CAN 2025 approaches, football fever grips Morocco. The country hasn’t hosted the Africa Cup of Nations since 1988, but this…
Mali’s 2025 anti-corruption week: empowering youth and strengthening justice
The 2025 National Anti-Corruption Week in Mali officially commenced on December 9, 2025, in Bamako. Mamoudou Kassogué, the Minister of Justice and Human Rights, inaugurated this significant event, designed to inform the…
A lifelong shield: How vaccination is securing children’s health in Burkina Faso
Fada N’Gourma – While poliomyelitis remains a formidable threat, it is entirely preventable through immunization. Across Burkina Faso, dedicated mothers are taking a stand, ensuring their children receive life-saving protection against diseases…
Benin coup attempt 2025: is the crisis over?
Military instability continues to plague West Africa, with the latest crisis unfolding in Benin. Since early 2020, the region has witnessed multiple coups d’état across Sahel nations, Guinea, and most recently Guinea-Bissau….
Un seeks billions for urgent west and central africa humanitarian response
UN seeks billions for urgent West and Central Africa humanitarian response Aide humanitaire The United Nations, alongside its dedicated partners, is urgently seeking $5.1 billion to address the escalating humanitarian crisis across…